Influence of Inner Circular Sealing Area Impression Method on the Retention of Complete Dentures

The aims of the present study were to describe an impression method of "inner circular sealing area" and to evaluate the effect of the method on retention, aesthetics and comfort of complete dentures, which lack labial base for patients with maxillary protrusions. Three patients were subjected to the experiment, and two sets of complete maxillary dentures were made for each patient; the first set was made without labial base via an inner circular sealing area method (experimental group) and the second had an intact base that was made with conventional methods (control group). Retention force tests were implemented with a tensile strength assessment device to assess the retention and a visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the comfort between the two groups. Results showed larger retention force, better aesthetics and more comfort in the experimental group. The improved two-step impression method formed an inner circular sealing area that prevented damage to the peripheral border seal effect of the denture caused by incomplete bases and obtained better denture retention.

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Use of Music Intervention for Reducing Anxiety and Promoting Satisfaction in First-Time Filipino Fathers

American Journal of Men s Health ◽

10.1177/1557988314559240 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 120-127 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Leodoro J. Labrague ◽

Denise M. McEnroe-Petitte

Keyword(s):

Visual Analogue Scale ◽

Trait Anxiety ◽

Analogue Scale ◽

Lower State ◽

Control Group ◽

Music Intervention ◽

State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽

Paternal Anxiety ◽

First Time ◽

Experimental Group

Childbirth is an anxiety-provoking event in a man’s life. Therefore, strategies to decrease paternal anxiety during childbirth are necessary. This study determined the effects of music and satisfaction of first-time Filipino fathers during childbirth. In the study, a prospective quasi-experimental design was utilized. Ninety-eight purposive samples of first-time fathers were included in the study, 50 were allocated in the experimental group (music group) and 48 in the control group (nonmusic group) during the months of August to October 2013. Paternal anxiety and satisfaction were measured using the State Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Visual Analogue Scale for Satisfaction, respectively. Results revealed that the first-time fathers in the experimental group had lower State Trait Anxiety Inventory scores ( p < .05) and higher Visual Analogue Scale for Satisfaction scores ( p < .05) than those in the control group. Findings of the study provide substantial evidence to support the use of music in reducing anxiety and promoting satisfaction among first-time fathers during childbirth.

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Impact of Pilates on the Intensity of Pain in the Spine of Women of the First Mature age

Teorìâ ta Metodika Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ ◽

10.17309/tmfv.2020.1.02 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 12-17

Author(s):

Vitalii Kashuba ◽

Yuliia Tomilina ◽

Nataliia Byshevets ◽

Inna Khrypko ◽

Olha Stepanenko ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Lumbar Spine ◽

Visual Analogue Scale ◽

Analogue Scale ◽

Cervical Region ◽

Control Group ◽

Sports Club ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Thoracic And Lumbar Spine ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Different Parts

The purpose of the study is to determine the dynamics of pain intensity in different parts of the spine in women of the first mature age under the influence of pilates. Materials and methods. 64 women took part in research. The women were divided into two groups, each of which included 32 people. The study was carried out at the Sokol sports club and the Olimp fitness club in Kiev. We used the questionnaire “Visual analogue scale of pain”. Results. We measured the level of pain in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine of women of the first mature age. It was found that only 4.69 % of women do not have pain. It was found that women of the first mature age the most often feel painin the cervical region. The women of the control group were engaged in a typical Pilates program. The women of the experimental group were engaged in the author’s program, a feature of which was the use of large equipment during classes. In addition, women who could not attend classes were offered the Pilates computer program. For the experiment, no statistically significant difference between the level of pain in different parts of the spine of women was established. After the experiment, a statistically significant decrease in the level of pain in the lumbar section of women in the experimental group was recorded compared with women in the control group. Conclusions. The results indicate the effectiveness of large equipment to reduce the level of pain in the back of a woman.

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Immediate Effects of Bilateral Neuromuscular Taping on Upper Trapezius Muscle in Patients with Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin ◽

10.1055/a-1189-3460 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sandra Sanchez-Jorge ◽

Angel Oliva Pascual-Vaca ◽

Elena Sonsoles Rodriguez-Lopez ◽

Juan Antonio Valera-Calero

Keyword(s):

Visual Analogue Scale ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Analogue Scale ◽

Trapezius Muscle ◽

Chronic Neck Pain ◽

Control Group ◽

Cervical Range Of Motion ◽

Upper Trapezius ◽

Experimental Group

Abstract Background Researchers investigated the effects of neuromuscular taping on different musculoskeletal conditions. Considering the demonstrated short-term effectiveness of neuromuscular taping for the management of shoulder pain, kinesiotaping may also be beneficial in reducing pain in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain. Objective To determine the immediate effects of neuromuscular taping on head position, neck pain and cervical range of motion in individuals with neck pain. Methods Sixty subjects with chronic neck pain were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: the experimental group received neuromuscular taping on upper trapezius bilaterally (with tension) and the placebo group received a sham neuromuscular taping application (without tension). Visual analogue scale (VAS), craniocervical angle and cervical range of motion data were collected at baseline and immediately after the neuromuscular taping application. Results The group-by-time interaction for t-test was statistically significant for pain recorded by visual analogue scale (p< 0.001). Patients in the experimental group obtained a similar improvement in pain to those in the control group (p< 0.001). Conclusions Patients with mechanical neck pain who received and application of neuromuscular taping with proper tension or sham neuromuscular taping exhibited similar reductions in neck pain intensity, but not in cervical range of motion.

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Dry needling is effective in reducing acute pain in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis

International Journal of Clinical Trials ◽

10.18203/2349-3259.ijct20203101 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 154

Author(s):

Amanda Machado Antonio ◽

Thaina Cristina Vieira Gaspardi ◽

Evelyn Regina Couto ◽

Gustavo Constantino De Campos ◽

João Batista De Miranda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Visual Analogue Scale ◽

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Acute Pain ◽

Analogue Scale ◽

Brief Pain Inventory ◽

Trigger Points ◽

Control Group ◽

Static Stretching ◽

Dry Needling ◽

Timed Up And Go

Background: The objectives of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of dry needling inactivation of trigger points in acute pain relief and function improvement in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis.Methods: Thirty participants choose between dry needling or static stretching. It was analyzed the immediate effects of a single dry needling intervention, compared to a control group that received static stretching. Outcomes of the study was timed up and go test; visual analogue scale and brief pain inventory.Results: The group treated with dry needling had a better result on the visual analogue scale and on the brief pain inventory scale. There was no difference in time up and go performance in relation to the control group. The muscle group with the highest prevalence of trigger points was the thigh adductors (83.3%), despite valgus or varus frontal plane misalignment of the limb.Conclusions: The inactivation of trigger points by dry needling in patients with acute pain due to severe osteoarthritis of the knees obtained better relief compared to static stretching of the musculature.

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Pictorial Metaplan as a Teaching aid to Improve Speaking Skills in Junior High School Students

Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature ◽

10.15294/lc.v15i2.27631 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 209-218

Author(s):

Deswandito Dwi Saptanto ◽

Tri Arie Bowo ◽

Ratih Laily Nurjanah

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Junior High School ◽

Junior High ◽

Control Group ◽

Teaching Aid ◽

Post Test ◽

Conventional Methods ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Speaking Skills

This study focuses on improving students’ abilities in learning English with the support of Pictorial Metaplan as a teaching aid. The use of this Metaplan aims to improve speaking skills in formal and non-formal contexts. This pictorial Metaplan is a realia in the form of an illustrated carpet with a theme Getting Direction. Pictorial Metaplan focuses on the topic Getting Direction and applied directly to 15 students in the 8th grade of junior high school. The implementation of the use of the Pictorial Metaplan begins with distributing questionnaires and implementing Pre- Test and Post-Test, then direct implementation of using Pictorial Metaplan combined with Total Physical Response (TPR) method. The treatment for students was carried out by dividing two class groups, the control group, and the experimental group. The control group used conventional methods, without using learning aids, while the second group used the Pictorial Metaplan as a teaching aid. Based on the results of Pre-Test and Post-Test show an increase in the results of the values before and after implementing the Pictorial Metaplan. Thus it can be concluded that learning in the experimental group using Pictorial Metaplan is more effective than learning using conventional methods.

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Rehabilitation after acute vestibular disorders

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215108002983 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 123 (4) ◽

pp. 397-402 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

R Teggi ◽

D Caldirola ◽

B Fabiano ◽

P Recanati ◽

M Bussi

Keyword(s):

Visual Analogue Scale ◽

Postural Control ◽

Analogue Scale ◽

Visual Cues ◽

Control Group ◽

Index Test ◽

Supervised Exercise ◽

Dynamic Gait Index ◽

Dynamic Gait ◽

Gait Index

AbstractObjectives:To assess the efficacy of rehabilitation for dizzy patients after recent acute vestibular disturbance.Methods:Forty patients recently hospitalised for an acute episode of rotational vertigo which lasted days were randomly divided into two groups. The first group (20 patients; group R) underwent active rehabilitation, while the second group (20 patients; group C) were told only to ‘perform their daily activities’. Group R subjects underwent a total of 10 sessions of rehabilitation, including exercises on a stabilometric platform, point de mire and a series of five exercises repeated five times daily. All patients performed static stabilometry (posturography), undertook the dynamic gait index test, and completed a dizziness handicap questionnaire and a visual analogue scale for anxiety, at baseline and on completion.Results:At 25 days, the rehabilitated patients obtained better results for all recorded outcomes, compared with the control group. The greatest difference in the rehabilitated subjects, compared with the control group, was for the dynamic gait index test; however, this difference was not statistically significant. The visual analogue scale anxiety score was statistically significantly more reduced in rehabilitated patients compared with control patients. Control patients maintained a higher visual dependence for postural control.Conclusions:These results would appear to support the effectiveness of a supervised exercise programme for patients following acute onset of vestibular disturbance. A correlation was found in both groups between dynamic gait index results and anxiety. In our experience, a rehabilitation programme seems to reduce dependence on visual cues for postural control.

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Pre-emptive triple analgesia protocol for tonsillectomy pain control in children: double-blind, randomised, controlled, clinical trial

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215113000364 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 127 (4) ◽

pp. 383-391 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

A M A El-Fattah ◽

E Ramzy

Keyword(s):

Postoperative Pain ◽

Visual Analogue Scale ◽

Analogue Scale ◽

Control Group ◽

Controlled Clinical Trial ◽

Double Blind ◽

Post Surgery ◽

Scale Scores ◽

Randomised Controlled ◽

At Home

AbstractIntroduction:This double-blind, controlled, parallel-group study was designed to determine the efficacy of pre-emptive triple analgesia for paediatric post-tonsillectomy pain management.Materials and methods:One hundred and thirty-five children were randomised into two groups: pre-emptive triple analgesia (n = 55) and control (n = 80). Pain was assessed using a visual analogue scale (in hospital) and the Parent's Postoperative Pain Measure (at home), and scores recorded.Results:Visual analogue scale scores on awakening and for 6 hours post-surgery were significantly better in the study group than the control group (p < 0.05). The Parent's Postoperative Pain Measure scores of control group children were significantly higher within the first 3 post-operative days (p = 0.000), with a greater percentage of children experiencing significant pain and requiring more analgesia.Conclusion:The proposed multimodal, pre-emptive analgesia protocol for paediatric post-tonsillectomy pain results in less post-operative pain, both in hospital or at home.

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Improving postoperative pain management in subpectoral tissue expander implant reconstruction of the breast using an elastomeric pump

Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/003588415x14181254789484 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 97 (5) ◽

pp. 364-368 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

A Chaudhry ◽

S Hallam ◽

A Chambers ◽

AK Sahu ◽

S Govindarajulu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Postoperative Pain ◽

Visual Analogue Scale ◽

Local Anaesthetic ◽

Analogue Scale ◽

Breast Surgery ◽

Infusion Pump ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Tissue Expander ◽

Control Group ◽

The Mean

Introduction Postoperative pain after breast surgery is one of the major factors contributing to delay in mobilisation and prolonged hospital stay. A retrospective analysis was performed of patients undergoing skin sparing mastectomy and insertion of a subpectoral implant. The aim was to determine whether the use of an elastomeric local anaesthetic pump improved pain control and length of stay. Methods Twenty-five consecutive patients undergoing the above procedure were sited with an elastomeric local anaesthetic infusion pump intraoperatively, in addition to standard regular and pro re nata analgesia. The control group comprised 25 patients undergoing the same procedure in the same year who received standard analgesia alone. Visual analogue scale scores were recorded for the duration of inpatient stay, as was any further analgesic requirement. Results The median age was 51 years (range: 26–75 years) in the intervention group and 50 years (range: 28–70 years) in the control group. The mean visual analogue scale score was 0.28 (standard deviation [SD]: 0.61) at 24 hours for the intervention group and 1.84 (SD: 0.37) for the control group (p<0.0001). The mean length of stay was 1.8 days (SD: 0.71 days) for the intervention group and 2.28 days (SD: 0.94 days) for the control group (p=0.15). There were no complications involving catheter placement, leakage or toxicity relating to use of the local anaesthetic. Conclusions There was significantly reduced pain with the use of the local anaesthetic infusion pump. The elastomeric pump is a step towards enhanced patient recovery after breast surgery in the case of skin sparing mastectomy and subpectoral tissue expander reconstruction.

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Comparison of vertical dimension of occlusion on edentulous and dentulous patients

Stomatoloski glasnik Srbije ◽

10.2298/sgs0401007s ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 51 (1) ◽

pp. 7-11

Author(s):

Ljiljana Strajnic

Keyword(s):

Vertical Dimension ◽

Class I ◽

Control Group ◽

Cephalometric Analysis ◽

Complete Dentures ◽

Skeletal Class ◽

Clinical Methods ◽

Natural Teeth ◽

Edentulous Patients ◽

Experimental Group

One of the existing methods for analysis of the vertical dimension of occlusion or occlusal face height is the cephalometric analysis of the distance from nasion to menton (N-Me). The vertical dimension of occlusion was measured in 30 lateral cephalometric radiographs of edentulous patients (experimental group), with models of complete dentures after clinical methods of determining the vertical and horizontal intermaxillary relation and 30 lateral cephalometric radiographs of participants with natural teeth (control group). The aims of the present study were: to analyse the vertical dimension of occlusion in participants with natural teeth skeletal class I, to cephalometrically evaluate the reconstructing vertical dimension of occlusion of edentulous patients skeletal class I , to compare examined variables between individuals with natural teeth and edentulous patients. The results indicated a remarkable correlation in the vertical dimension of occlusion established initially for the edentulous patients when compared with the measurements made for dentulous patients. The results showed the vertical dimension of occlusion span a range between 106,7 - 138 mm (X _ =122,24) in subjects with natural teeth. In edentulous patients the values of vertical dimension of occlusion span ranged between 109,8 - 141,6 mm (X _ =122,46). The vertical dimension of occlusion in male participans was increased in the group of persons with natural teeth as well as in edentulous patients. The results of t-test proved that there were no statistically significant differences in examined variables between persons with natural teeth and edentulous patients (p>0,01).

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Tablet Hisap Dan Relaksasi Nafas Dalam Untuk Mengurangi Nyeri Tenggorok Pada Pasien Post Operasi Dengan General Anesthesia (GA)

Medica Hospitalia : Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.36408/mhjcm.v7i2.513 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 409-414

Author(s):

Arip Susianto ◽

Hikmi Muharromah Pratiwi ◽

Evi Komala Simamora

Keyword(s):

Visual Analogue Scale ◽

General Anesthesia ◽

Endotracheal Tube ◽

Sore Throat ◽

Analogue Scale ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Deep Breath ◽

Vas Score ◽

Quasi Experimental

Latar belakang: Standar prosedur penanganan pada pasien paska bedah di RSUP Dr Kariadi belum cukup efektif untuk mengurangi nyeri tenggorok paska operasi dengan pamasangan endotrakeal tube pada General Anesthesia (GA). Penggunaan tablet hisap terbukti mampu menurunkan nyeri tenggorok, akan tetapi bukti penelitian masih terbatas. Penelitian ini untuk menguji keefektivitasan pemberian tablet hisap dan relaksasi napas dalam untuk mengurangi derajat nyeri tenggorok paska operasi. Metode: Penelitian dilakukan dengan desain quasi experimental pre-posttest pada 11 Juli – 30 Oktober 2019. Subyek penelitian berjumlah 60 pasien paska operasi dengan general anesthesia yang dikelompokan menjadi 30 kelompok intervensi dan 30 kelompok kontrol. Nyeri tenggorok paska operasi diukur dengan menggunakan Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pada 6 jam paska operasi dan dievaluasi tiap 12 jam selama 48 jam. Hasil: Perbedaan rerata skor VAS antara kelompok kontrol dan kelompok intervensi secara signifikan terjadi pada penilaian nyeri 36 jam paska operasi (t = -3,70, p = 0,002) dan 48 jam paska operasi ( t = -4,28, p = 0,000). Skor VAS pada kelompok intervensi lebih rendah secara signifikan dibandingan dengan skor VAS pada kelompok kontrol. Simpulan: Pemberian tablet hisap dan relaksasi napas dalam secara signifikan menurunkan tingkat nyeri tenggorak paska operasi. Pemberian tablet hisap dapat dijadikan sebagai intervensi alternatif untuk penangangan pasien dengan komplikasi nyeri tenggorok paska operasi. Key words: Nyeri tenggorok, Endotracheal Tube, Tablet hisap, Relaksasi napas dalam, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Background: The standard procedures of post operative patients at RSUP Dr Kariadi Semarang was ineffective to reduce post operative sore throat with Endotracheal Tube insertion in General Anesthesia. Lozenges was proven may reduce sore throat while the evidences were still limited. Methods: The research design was quasi experimental pre-post test on 11 july - 30 october 2019. The study subjects were 60 post operative patients with General Anesthesia grouped into 30 intervention grups and 30 control groups. Post operative sore throat was measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 6 hours after surgery then evaluated every 12 hours for 48 hours. Results: Mean difference VAS score between intervention group and control group significantly in the assessment of pain 36 hours (t = -3,70, p = 0,002) and 48 hours ( t = -4,28, p = 0,000) post operatively. VAS score in intervention group was significantly lower than VAS score in control group. Conclusion: Lozenges and deep breath relaxation reduce significantly post operative sore throat. Lozenges could be used as an alternative intervention to treat patients with post operative sore throat. Keywords: Sore Throat, Endotracheal Tube, Lozenges, Deep Breath Relaxation, Visual Analogue Scale.

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